Since the beginning of 2024, 789 agricultural producers in Kyiv region have received over UAH 14. 5 billion in bank loans. Under the 'Affordable Loans 5-7-9' program, 477 agricultural enterprises received almost UAH 3 billion.
EU countries will discuss extending sanctions on Russian assets to secure a $50 billion G7 loan to Ukraine. Options for an indefinite extension or for 3 years are being considered.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba met with the governor of Guangdong Province of China. He proposed to intensify regional cooperation between Guangdong and Mykolaiv region, in particular in the areas of reconstruction and investment.
The Ministry of Economy of Ukraine held consultations on the approximation of Ukrainian legislation to the European one in trade, labor and procurement. They discussed free access of goods to EU markets, updating labor legislation and public procurement reform.
Ukraine is launching a pilot project to train women to drive buses to overcome the staff shortage. The initiative is aimed at creating new jobs and implementing gender equality standards in the transportation industry.
The Kalynovtsi movement initiates the Belarusian Drone project to provide volunteers with UAVs. The project includes training, design, and production of drones for use at the front.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal had an online conversation with the newly appointed Prime Minister of Estonia Kristen Mihal. They discussed further support for Ukraine, sanctions against Russia and cooperation between the governments.
In 13 regions of Ukraine, one stage of power outages will be applied after 16:00. In other regions, the power will not be cut off until 18:00. Electricity imports from 5 countries are planned.
The Polish prosecutor's office is investigating 75 local companies that imported Ukrainian grain as technical grain and sold it as food. Charges have been brought against 17 people, most of whom are Polish citizens.
In the suburbs of Kherson, Russian troops attacked the area where rescuers were extinguishing a fire caused by the dropping of explosives from a drone. A fire truck was damaged, but no one was injured.
The survey showed an increase in the national identity of Ukrainians. 91.4% are proud to be Ukrainians, and identification with Western European cultural traditions has increased to 76.2%.
The survey showed an increase in the number of Ukrainians who speak Ukrainian in everyday life to 70. 5%. 69.5% of respondents rate their language proficiency highly, and 75.5% use it in social and professional communication.
Slovakia's president and defense minister strongly condemned Ukraine's decision to stop oil transit. They warned of possible retaliatory measures if the situation does not improve.
The President of Ukraine signed a law on the “white business club” that was criticized by experts and the business community. According to Hetmantsev, the law is aimed at fighting the shadow economy and corruption.
Two Romanian Air Force F-16s patrolled the airspace at night due to Russian drone attacks on facilities in Ukraine near the border. The Romanian Ministry of Defense stepped up monitoring and warned the population of the Tulcea border county.
In Khadzhybeyskyi district of Odesa, a driver ran over a TCR serviceman who demanded to see his documents. The TCR management condemned the incident and promised to bring the offender to justice.
The mayor of Brovary, Ihor Sapozhko, talked to the athletes who will represent the city and Ukraine at the Olympic Games.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has expressed support for China's position on Taiwan. Ukraine will continue to adhere to the “one China” principle in its relations with China.
The SBU detained a repeat offender who set fire to an Armed Forces pickup truck in Rivne on the order of the Russian Federation. The offender was planning new arsons and filming videos for Russian information operations.
China's Foreign Ministry has declared its readiness to play a constructive role in the resumption of peace talks on Ukraine. China supports a political settlement, but believes that the conditions for negotiations are not yet ripe.
Stella Artois recognized the film work of a young Ukrainian film director with the unique award - "Stella Award".
EU ambassadors approve the first disbursement to Ukraine under the Ukraine Facility program in the amount of EUR 4. 2 billion. The decision must be approved by the EU Council.
The Latvian government has approved a new batch of medical aid for Ukraine. It will include antibiotics, syringes, bandages and other equipment, in particular for the damaged Okhmatdyt hospital in Kyiv.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi called on Ukrainians abroad to join the defense of the country. He emphasized the importance of mobilization to create the necessary reserves and form brigades.
The G7+ Coordination Group has prioritized assistance to Ukraine's energy sector. Attention will be paid to equipment, backup power supply and distributed generation to strengthen the power system.
Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said that Ukraine has a realistic plan to return the occupied Crimea. He emphasized that Kyiv seeks to achieve the internationally recognized borders of 1991.
Political commentator Gennadiy Dubov believes that renaming the city of Brovary to Brovari is inappropriate. According to him, the name is not associated with the communist past, and the change will entail unnecessary costs at a difficult time for the country.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Guangzhou. They discussed bilateral relations, the international agenda and ways to achieve a just peace in Ukraine.
Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Syrsky reported successful attacks by Ukrainian drones on military logistics facilities in Russia. Drones also sank a third of the Russian Black Sea fleet.
The ex-serviceman spoke about Hetmantsev's involvement in corruption in the tax service.
